The 2017 Louisiana Regional & State Chili Cook offs will be held on the LSU campus in front of the John M. Parker Coliseum (Corner of Stadium and Highland Rd) in Baton Rouge on March 18th and 19th 2017. Both of these events are sanctioned by the International Chili Society & By The Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI). These events are hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge, the Knights of Columbus, Catholic radio 1380 WPYR. and 4 The Kids Foundation.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the children at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital which is the second largest children's hospital in Louisiana, touching the lives of 100,000 children last year. 

In addition to the Chili Cook-Offs there will be  celebrity judges, music, food, drinks.  Also, the LSU Spring garden show/plant sale, The Baton Rouge Spring Car show will also be held on the 17th

Don't Forget about the "People's Choice" competition where you taste the competition chili you get to vote for who wins!  Bring the whole family for a weekend of fun for everyone!!

Winners From both Cook offs will advance to the World Championship to compete for up to $55,000 in Prize Money!!!